Cohen's credibility, campaigning at court and other takeaways from Trump trial's closing arguments

Lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have sparred over evidence and witnesses as they made their closing arguments to jurors who will decide whether the Republican will be the first former American president convicted of a crime.

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Louisiana Governor Criminalizes Forcing Abortion Pills on Pregnant Women

Sen. Thomas Pressly introduced the bill after his sister's husband secretly tried to abort her baby multiple times using abortion pills.

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Biden to attend June fundraiser with Clintons hosted by Terry McAuliffe

President Joe Biden will attend a June fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that will be hosted by former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a source familiar told CNN.

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‘Potential misconduct’ behind Judge Merchan’s several Trump trial assignments, Stefanik charges

New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik argued in a letter that Judge Juan Merchan's assignment to the NY v. Trump case may not have been "random."

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Nikki Haley Photographed Signing Israeli Artillery Shells Bound for Gaza

“I want Israelis to know you’re doing the right thing,” she added in a press conference Tuesday.

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Bilingual AI brain implant helps stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English

The implant uses a form of AI to turn the man's brain activity into sentences, allowing him to participate in a bilingual conversation and "switch between languages."

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Marianne Williamson accuses DNC of planting spies to sabotage 2024 campaign

The on-again, off-again presidential candidate is still on the Democrat ticket in a handful of states that still have primaries.

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4 questions that could determine Bob Menendez’s legal – and political

Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial enters a new phase this week as prosecutors and defense lawyers test the boundaries of the court, the law and the judge running the show.

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Sorry, my mic was on mute

Lawmakers are going virtual to ensure President Joe Biden’s name would appear on Ohio's ballot. It's Tuesday's news.

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Trump trial live: Defense calls Cohen ‘MVP of liars’ in hush money closing argument

Defendant continues to lash out at judge and district attorney as case reaches dramatic crescendo with summations ahead of jury deliberations

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Several injured as gas leak explosion blows out first floor of Ohio building

At least seven people were hurt in the Youngstown blast, including one who was in critical condition, a spokesperson for Mercy Health Hospital said.

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Massachusetts fugitive dubbed "Bad Breath Rapist" captured in California after 16 years on the run

Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.

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Bragg’s Team — With Judge’s Blessing — Argues Unproven Claim Trump Violated Federal Law In Lengthy Closing Argument

Alvin Bragg's team continued during closing arguments Tuesday to argue the unproven assertion that Trump violated federal campaign finance law.

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Epson FastFoto scanner review: The easiest and fastest way to digitize family photos

The Epson FastFoto is an impressive scanner designed for digitizing printed photos easily and quickly, but it may not have much use outside that.

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Criminal Illegal Alien, Freed into U.S., Charged with Murdering Woman

An illegal alien charged with murdering a woman spent over two decades in an El Salvador prison before getting released into the U.S.

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Prosecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts

Prosecutors are presenting their bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez drip-by-drip, showing jurors a steady stream of documents, emails and phone records that they'll explain more thoroughly later in the trial.

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MA Man Accused of Poisoning Pregnant Girlfriend with Abortion Pill

A Massachusetts man is accused of slipping the woman he was dating an abortion pill and causing her to lose her baby.

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Nikki Haley Visits Israel And Signs Artillery Shells With Callous Messages

The former Republican presidential candidate visited Israel in support of the country and its war on Gaza.

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Storms leave widespread outages across Texas, cleanup continues after deadly weekend across U.S.

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Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy buys big into BuzzFeed, quickly demands change

Ohio native and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a stake in BuzzFeed and is pushing for big changes at the website.

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US soldiers were stranded on beached Army boats after a storm broke apart the US-built aid pier in Gaza

Repairing the floating pier could take over a week, disrupting the US effort to send humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

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YouTube is 19 years old. Here's a timeline of how it was founded and grew to become king of video, with some controversies along the way.

YouTube was founded by three PayPal employees in 2005, and was acquired by Google only 18 months later.

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Former South Dakota Mayor Arrested for Triple Murder in His Hometown

Police claim the 64-year-old was caught red-handed—literally—with the smell of alcohol allegedly on his breath.

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Trump defense trashes Cohen in closing arguments: ‘GLOAT. Greatest liar of all time’

Trump’s attorneys argue that the case from Manhattan prosecutors rests on the credibility of a convicted liar

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Vivek Ramaswamy has a plan for BuzzFeed. There's just one problem.

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Trump’s family members have visited court during the hush money trial. Notably missing: Melania and Ivanka Trump

Donald Trump listened to closing arguments on Tuesday surrounded by three of his adult children and some of their spouses – the largest family gathering in the Manhattan courthouse since the former president’s hush money trial began six weeks ago.

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R.F.K. Jr. Denounces the Removal of Confederate Statues

The independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on a recent podcast that he had a “visceral reaction” to the removal of statues glorifying Confederate leaders.

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Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests

President Biden's White House revealed it is opposed to sanctions against the ICC after its arrest warrant requests against Israeli officials.

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Dennis Quaid Is Voting for Donald Trump: 'Weaponization of the Justice System' Against Him a 'Challenge to Our Constitution'

Hollywood veteran and "Reagan" movie star Dennis Quaid said he will vote for former President Donald Trump in November, citing the weaponization of the U.S. justice system against Trump that he said represents a threat to the Constitution.

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Congress defies its own law, fails to install plaque honoring Jan. 6 police officers

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RFK Jr. says he had ‘visceral reaction against’ removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a “visceral reaction against” the removal of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was once the focal point of the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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US’ $320m pier in Gaza breaks apart days after supplies began arriving

The temporary pier built off the coast of Gaza by the US military to transport aid into the war-torn region has broken apart.

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Ex-OpenAI board member reveals what led to Sam Altman's brief ousting

Helen Toner reveals explosive details about Sam Altman's ousting as OpenAI CEO in November, accusing him of lying to the board.

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Prosecutors Tell One Final Story About Trump’s Sordid Dealings

The first trial of a former president is rapidly reaching its conclusion.

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Analysis: After Libertarians reject RFK Jr., what does success look like for third-party candidates?

They booed former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who currently leads in polling in some swing states. They rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent candidate who is polling at 15% in some polls.

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DNC Planning to Virtually Nominate Joe Biden Before Convention

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is planning to virtually nominate President Joe Biden as the party's presidential nominee.

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Biden’s Campaign Trolls Trump Outside the Courthouse, in a First

Holding a news conference with Robert De Niro and two former Capitol Police officers, the Biden campaign signaled it was growing more assertive on Donald Trump’s legal troubles.

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Pro Golfer Grayson Murray's Cause of Death Revealed

The cause of death for pro golfer Grayson Murray, who was found dead in his home on Saturday, has been announced.

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'Too late': Trump backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair despite receiving prior endorsement

Trump announced his support for Bob Good's primary opponent on Tuesday, despite the Freedom Caucus chairman endorsing him and supporting him in court.

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: American Airlines, Robinhood, Box and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

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Natural gas explosion damages building in Ohio city, no word yet on injuries

Authorities say a natural gas explosion has caused extensive damage to a building in an Ohio city. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone had been injured in Tuesday's blast in Youngstown.

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Military plane goes down near Albuquerque airport; pilot hospitalized

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Jake Tapper Agrees With Attorneys That Bragg Hasn’t Proven Trump’s Guilt Beyond ‘Reasonable Doubt’

CNN host Jake Tapper agreed with attorneys on Tuesday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has not adequately proven Trump's guilt during his trial.

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US ‘deeply saddened’ by Israeli strike on Rafah camp, will wait for investigation

Biden had previously warned Israel that launching a major offensive in Rafah was a ’red line’ for his administration that would compel him to reevaluate US support

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RFK Jr. super PAC chair to publish tell-all memoir by mother of Hunter Biden's child

Skyhorse Publishing's Tony Lyons co-chairs the biggest super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s independent run for president.

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‘Ander$n’: Covid Subcommittee Investigating Public-Health Officials’ Attempts to Dodge FOIA Requests

An email appears to show Morens describing how the NIH’s “foia lady” taught him how to make emails “disappear” after becoming subject to a FOIA search.

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Biden to be ‘virtually’ nominated before DNC convention to meet Ohio’s ballot deadline

Ohio lawmakers are convening a for special session to ensure President Biden appears on the state’s November ballot. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Henry Gomez explains the procedural hurdle and the partisan battle taking place in Ohio’s legislature.

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Melinda French Gates Is Now Funding Reproductive Rights Initiatives

The philanthropist vowed to give $1 billion to organizations focused on women's rights.

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American Airlines cuts outlook, says chief commercial officer will depart

American Airlines slashed its sales outlook on Tuesday and said its chief commercial officer, Vasu Raja will depart next month.

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Peter Doocy Asks KJP Point-Blank If White House Is ‘In Full-Blown Freakout Mode’ Over Bad Poll Numbers

Fox News' Peter Doocy asked point-blank if the White House is in "full blown freak out mode" over President Joe Biden's dire polling numbers.

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